The young Londoner reportedly had an argument with her fellow traveling companions and went off on her own where she got lost. Stumbling upon the Wayuu village she sought help, but instead wound up being sexually assaulted.

Following the complaint, police identified the alleged attackers but their efforts to detain them were thwarted by the local community who is currently holding the three men in protective custody.

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